Rhode Island H8149 amends overweight vehicle penalties and specifies distribution of civil penalties.

Rhode Island H8149 modifies the distribution of civil penalties for overweight vehicle violations. It sets specific penalty amounts based on the vehicle's gross weight, with higher penalties for vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds. The bill also details how penalties are distributed, with a portion going to the municipality, another portion to the general fund, and a court administrative fee to the traffic tribunal. The changes take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H8149 amends overweight vehicle penalties and specifies distribution of civil penalties.

Rhode Island H8149 modifies the distribution of civil penalties for overweight vehicle violations. It sets specific penalty amounts based on the vehicle's gross weight, with higher penalties for vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds. The bill also details how penalties are distributed, with a portion going to the municipality, another portion to the general fund, and a court administrative fee to the traffic tribunal. The changes take effect upon passage.